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Harvey Norman Lens

  • 31-07-2009 5:01pm
    #1
    wiseolsham
    Closed Accounts Posts: 103 ✭✭


    Hey all. Maybe someone can help me out here. Was strolling around Harvey Norman yesterday and came across a 300mm Canon lens. No IS and of course I never took any details, model number etcetc. Either way, I was offered the lenses (display model) and the lens hood (which I was told was €30) for 260. Is anybody familiar with the particular lens. As far as I could see it was the only 300mm lens they had by Canon.

    Was thinking of splashing the cash but not sure, they also had a Sigma 300mm for 179, but for the extra 80, would I be better off with the Canon. Not wanting to turn this into which is better, but any ideas on the Canon and yes I know it would be helpful if I had the model number, but dont :(

    Cheers for any replies

    Actually, just spotted one on adverts.ie which looks and sounds exactly like it

    http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=93417&cpage=2#poststart

    [Canon Zoom Lens EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 II AF/MF]


Comments

  • #2
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Well the one on adverts is asking for €100. So, no, I wouldn't pay HN €260.

    Personally, I'd keep my money and save a little (well, a lot!) and buy something of better quality.

    Then again, it all depends on what you want to get out of it.


  • #3
    wiseolsham
    Closed Accounts Posts: 103 ✭✭wiseolsham


    Cheers for that. Not sure what I want to be honest, well something with a decentish zoom. Kinda new to the whole DSLR thing, any recommendations on lenses or a site that explains everything when it comes to lenses.

    Cheers


  • #4
    DutchGuy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭DutchGuy


    If it's the same one that I have (Canon EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 II) then don't pay that much for it - it's not a great lens. Very slow to focus and gives poor image quality.

    If you do want the lens and can't afford a better one, I'd suggest buying one second hand as I think there's quite a few floating around. At least that way if you decide to trade up later you won't have lost quite as much money. As you should be able to sell it on for a similar value.

    I think I bought mine in Conn's for about €130.


  • #5
    wiseolsham
    Closed Accounts Posts: 103 ✭✭wiseolsham


    Cheers for that Dutchguy! Appreciate it :)


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